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Six Juniors in U17 National Team

After an inspiring campaign in the Gauteng Future Champions Tournament, six Orlando Pirates players have earned call ups to the South Africa National Under 17 team which will travel to Namibia next week. Centre forward Nhlankanipo ?Nanana? Ntuli, Sabelo Malunga, striker Syianda Ngcobo, forward Bongani Mathebula, Sabelo Malunga, Sizwe Thwala and goalkeeper Mondli Mkhize have all joined the National team, ahead of the four nations tournament which will take place in Namibia from the 5th to the 10th of April. According to Abram Ndawonde, team manager of the National U17 team, the six players will be part of the team that will play against Namibia, Zambia and Westphalian from Germany. The South Africans will be up against the hosts (Namibia) on April 5th, before taking on Westphalian from Germany, followed by Zambia on the 6th and 7th of April respectively. Orlandopiratesfc.com wishes the six players the best of luck.